"This famous poet and journalist was born in Cummington, Hampshire County, Massachusetts." —The…
"Both as a lawyer and a statesman Mr. Evarts ranks high." —The Popular Cyclopedia, 1888
"He assisted in the making of history for nearly half a century, and is, in some respects, the most…
William Torrey Harris (9/10/1835 - 11/5/1909) was born in North Killingly, Connecticut. After attending…
In Western cultures a death mask is a wax or plaster cast made of a person's face following death. Death…
In Western cultures a death mask is a wax or plaster cast made of a person's face following death. Death…
In Western cultures a death mask is a wax or plaster cast made of a person's face following death. Death…
In Western cultures a death mask is a wax or plaster cast made of a person's face following death. Death…
The bust in the choir of Holy Trinity Church, Stratford-on-Avon. This half-length statue on his memorial…
"This famous man, who has been called 'the chief literary glory of England', was born at Stratford-on-Avon."…
The Kesselstadt Picture, a picture of the deceased William Shakespeare, was in possession of Count Francis…
A portrait of William Shakespeare, an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the greatest writer…
The Chandos portrait of William Shakespeare, an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the…
The Stratford portrait of William Shakespeare, an English poet and playwright, widely regarded as the…
General William Tecumseh Sherman, famous Union general noted for his successful campaigns in the South…
Wilhelm II (27 January 1859 – 4 June 1941) was the last German Emperor and King of Prussia (German:…
William Berkeley, Governor of Virginia shouting "Shoot! Shoot! If you wish! I offer you a fair mark!"
Norman ships and warriors following William the Conqueror, also called William of Normandy, land on…